News of south africa

Global pandemic

Lockdown easing in Europe, but virus hits hard in South America, Africa

18-05-2020 12:29 Rising death tolls in Brazil, South Africa and other parts of the world show the worst is still to come for many countries.

Bloomberg

As great white sharks disappear, Cape Town searches for reasons

01-10-2019 09:33 The world’s biggest predatory fish haven’t been seen much off Cape Town this year, according to scientists and cage-diving operators. While the absence may be temporary it’s creating concern in South Africa.

EXPLAINER

From Argentina to China and India: a global guide to capital controls

04-09-2019 12:34 Argentina may have spooked investors with its imposition of capital controls over the weekend, but it’s scarcely alone among emerging markets in using them to stop money flying out in times of stress.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina still in FIFA race to host 2023 Women's World Cup

03-09-2019 12:05 FIFA says it has sent "the updated bidding and hosting documents" to the eight member federations. They must file detailed bid plans for the first 32-team tournament by December 13.

JAGUARES

Jaguares make history in South Africa despite three yellow cards

30-08-2019 20:00 The Jaguares scored 78 tries, and improved on a seven-point margin over the Griffons from central city Welkom in the league phase.

INTERVIEW

‘Trade between Argentina and South Africa does not reflect its true potential.’

17-08-2019 09:35 South Africa’s Ambassador to Argentina Phumelele Gwala on her journey from poverty to diplomacy, the removal of tariffs and why bilateral trade should be higher.

by Jonah Shrock

BLOOMBERG

Investors seek relief as trade threats rock emerging markets

04-06-2019 13:37 The first major signs that Argentina is recovering from a recession may appear in construction and industrial activity data for April on Wednesday. But amid rising global risks, such as Brazil’s slowdown, the numbers could instead confirm fears of a delayed or weak recovery.